Episode 16: Marc Hansen - Lead Singer Guitarist of Electric Mud and Solo Artist

On this episode of Another Cool Rock Podcast, Steve welcomes Marc Hansen, lead singer and guitarist of Electric Mud - an award-winning San Diego band that blends classic rock, Americana, soul, and groove into a heartfelt, gritty and authentic sound. Their influences range from the Rolling Stones and Bob Dylan to Otis Redding and Tom Petty.  Electric Mud have released three albums - Dangerous Promises, Highway Refugees, and Communication - and recently dropped two new tracks: “Moon Junkie” and “Heart Beats On,” the latter being a total earworm that will stick in your head after one listen. And they opened for the Rolling Stones last year.  Marc’s solo work is just as compelling. His new album Jack of Diamonds, released this past summer, leans into Americana and outlaw country with a soulful edge. It’s packed with personal, resonant songs like “Price to Pay,” which delivers a killer riff and a serious attitude. In this conversation, Marc shares the band’s origin story in Staten Island, their hiatus and rebirth while he and his brother Matty (Electric Mud’s drummer) served in the U.S. Navy, and how those experiences shaped their music. Fittingly, the interview was recorded on Veteran’s Day — the same day Marc released “Time for Leaving,” a powerful new song inspired by his time in the military and the journey many veterans face. It’s a rich, wide-ranging chat with a musician who’s lived the stories he sings. After you listen, head to ElectricMudOfficial.com, follow the band on Facebook and Instagram, and stream their music wherever you get your tunes.